Bill > AB688

This bill, known as the Telehealth for All Act of 2025, requires the California Department of Health Care Services to produce a comprehensive Medi-Cal telehealth utilization report every two years starting in 2028. The report will analyze telehealth access and usage data for Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) recipients, including detailed breakdowns by demographics such as age, race, ethnicity, sex, primary language, and county. The bill mandates tracking various metrics like telehealth visits per 100,000 member months, types of medical services delivered via telehealth (including mental health and dental services), and the percentage of telehealth visits compared to all medical outpatient services. Importantly, the report will aim to disaggregate data using geographic, demographic, and social determinants of health categories to identify potential healthcare access disparities. The legislation's broader intent is to advance telehealth usage and improve healthcare access for medically underserved California residents, with a specific focus on understanding how different population groups utilize virtual healthcare services. The department is also encouraged to identify additional data elements for future reports that could provide deeper insights into telehealth utilization and patient outcomes.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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